Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
85848A
RGB
133, 132, 138
HSL
250, 2%, 53%
HSB
250, 4%, 54%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 46
LAB
55, 1, -3
LCH
55, 3, 292
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 294
XYZ
23, 23, 27
LUV
55, 0, -5
HWB
250, 52%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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